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100 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
MTR Island Line at Sai Ying Pun
Mon - Sun 08:00 - 17:00

CLEAN

One modern spot, 2 lifestyle habits

The idea of coffee crossing over with laundry isn’t laundry department uses eco-friendly detergent and only
something new in Hong Kong. But CLEAN took a step fur- runs warm water through the machines, saving energy
ther and tries to incorporate also the idea of sustainability. consumption in the meantime.
Located at a street corner in the Western District of Both espresso-based and filter coffees are served, and
Hong Kong Island, CLEAN only has a few seats. It isn’t a choices for the latter changes regularly. For filter coffees,
spacious cafe, but the earth tones and large windows makes around 10 filter coffees from around the world can be se-
the environment a lot cozier that I thought it would be. lected, roasted by 4 different local and foreign roasters.
Sitting inside on the bench facing the filter coffee bars also Whether you prefer fruity, nutty, or even winey coffees,
encourages communication between you and the barista there’s always one that suits your needs. But what’s common
who is brewing your cup of hand drip. among all the choices, is that every coffee you could order
Both filter and espresso-based coffees are served here. at CLEAN, is either Rainforest Alliance Certified or through
When you step in, you are presented with the QR code for direct trade. Fair trading is also one of their concerns on
the full e-Menu, and stamp card are also paperless and tied agricultural sustainability!
to your e-Wallet, reducing unnecessary waste of regularly Every cup of coffee purchased at CLEAN has an ad-
printed new menus. You are also encouraged to choose ditional meaning besides their great quality, and it’s time
plant-based milk, so if you choose dairy instead, it costs for us to cast our votes on businesses which take actions
more, since it also “costs” more to the environment. The to betterment of the planet.

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